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December 1, 2025 MD · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Glen-Gery Corporation · Struck by flying object

Mechanic was working on driving the pin out of the bucket while operator operated the excavator. Operator got out of cab and walked to the other side of the bucket. As mechanic hit the pin, it came out of the bucket deflected off bucket and landed on operator's foot.

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